騒ぎ

• Reading: さわぎ
• Romaji: sawagi
• Kanji breakdown: 騒 (sou/sawa) — noise, disturbance
• Pronunciation: /sa.wa.ɡi/

Meaning

Uproar; disturbance; commotion. A noisy or disorderly situation.

A noun derived from the verb 騒ぐ (to make noise, to cause a commotion). Often used to describe public disturbances, scandals, or situations that attract unwanted attention. Common expressions include 大騒ぎ (big fuss) and 騒ぎになる (to become a scene).

Examples

1. 隣の部屋から大きな騒ぎが聞こえた。 I heard a loud commotion from the next room.
2. 彼の発言が大騒ぎになった。 His remarks caused a huge uproar.
3. 何の騒ぎかと思って外に出た。 I went outside wondering what all the commotion was about.

Usage Guide

Context: news, neighbourhood disputes, daily conversation

Tone: negative

Origin & History

Derived from the verb 騒ぐ (to be noisy, to make a commotion). The kanji 騒 contains the horse radical 馬, evoking the image of startled horses creating chaos.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal